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ET05 XSG

2005 Nissan Almera

Beige Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

74,900 mi
Last recorded74,900 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 XSG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 74,900 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 68,532 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 57,785 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 56,801 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 54,707 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 53,238 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 51,752 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 48,637 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 48,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2018 46,080 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 46,077 miles

Front Headlamp insecure both sides brackets broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 43,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front headlight dim on dipped beam

Pass 14 Jun 2016 40,830 miles

nearside front headlamp dim on dipped beam

Pass 4 Jun 2015 38,274 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 38,274 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 36,377 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 36,377 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 35,189 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 33,766 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 31,618 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear tyre 2mm on outer edge

Pass 10 Jun 2011 31,618 miles

nearside rear tyre 2mm on outer edge

Pass 12 May 2010 29,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 24,583 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 23,164 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?

Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,550
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
231,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141,538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88,997
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84,584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 77,923
position lamp(s) not working 67,756
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ET05 XSG is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Beige with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 58,958 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ET05 XSG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Almera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ET05 XSG registered?

ET05 XSG is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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